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June/July 2017

4-H Family Newsletter Placer County, California http://ucanr.org/placer4h

530-889-7386

Summer Camp Orientation Meeting

Wednesday, June 20, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Loomis Memorial Hall, 5945 Horseshoe Bar Road, Loomis This is a great opportunity to meet the Summer Camp Directors and camp staff who will be present to answer questions and explain the camp activities in detail. It is also a great opportunity to arrange carpooling as well as go

2017 Placer County 4-H Summer Camp Woodchuck Flat Camp Ground

Cisco Grove, CA

Monday, July 24th - Saturday, July 29th

Registration opens Tuesday, May 2, 2017 and is on a first come, first served basis.

Camp Fees for 2017 are $125.00. Please note that if you are not enrolled in a 4-H club

for the 2016-17 year there will be an enrollment fee of $40 in addition to the camp fee. Camp registration

deadline June 19, 2017. Due to the popularity of this camp, a waiting list is anticipated. We are in need of Adult

Chaperones. Please contact the office for information on chaperoning at camp.

http://ucanr.edu/sites/placercounty4h/Summer_Camp/

2017 Placer County 4-H Summer Camp Work Days June 17th-18th, June 24th-25rth, July 1st-2nd

Extra help is always needed and welcomed on work days to open camp. Links to sign

up are available below as well as on the camp page online

http://ucanr.edu/sites/placercounty4h/Summer_Camp/

June 17 - 18,

2017

Summer Camp Work Weekend #1 http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?

surveynumber=20403

June 24 - 25,

2017

Summer Camp Work Weekend #2 http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?

surveynumber=20406

July 1 - 2, 2017 Summer Camp Work Weekend #3 http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?

surveynumber=20407

SHOW YOUR SPARK! Please help us make 4-H better, or tell us why you think it is great. As a county with one of the largest population

of 4-H’ers we want our voice heard and you can help do that by going to your Online Record Book and choosing

the surveys under SPARK SCORE QUESTIONS, found on the right side of the first page. Even if you do not

participate in the ORB, you can still go on and fill out the requested surveys. You can log on by going to the

following web address:

https://4horb.ucanr.edu/login.cfm

Surveys are available starting May 1st through August.

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Placer County 4-H

Got Whites? Have you considered recycling your children’s uniforms? Children have a way of growing and their clothes just don’t keep up! The 4-H office has a selection of “whites” which others have contributed. Come by, try them on and donate your “out growns” to the supply. Hopefully there is something that will work for you!

Hats, Scarves, Ties, & Record Book Covers are available for purchase at the 4-H Office.

Ties $12.00 each Hats $21.00 Scarves $15.00 Record Book Covers $3.00

Cash or check accepted. No ATM or credit cards.

2017 State Fair

California State 4-H Classic Horse Show June 21-25, 2017

Murietta Equestrian Center, 7200 Lone Pine Dr., Rancho Murietta, CA 95683

Horse Events

California State Fair Youth Competition Deadlines

Watch for 2017 Competition Handbooks and enter online at http://www.castatefair.org/participate/competitions/

The 2017 California State Fair runs July 14-30 at Cal Expo in Sacramento.

All shows are open with no prerequisites for entry. Questions? Contact the State Fair Entry Office at (916) 263-3149.

Youth Art: Fine Art, Crafts & Hobbies, Fashion & Textile, Media ..................................................April 18

California Kidz Kitchen (Baking, Canning) ............................................................................... June 21

Junior Livestock (All categories) ............................................................................................ June 14

Fur & Feathers - Junior Rabbits, Poultry, Dog Care & Training ................................................... June 14

Junior Cavy…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… June 10

Every year Placer County has the pleasure, and difficulty, of choosing our top youth from many applicants to award

two scholarships. This year we had some amazing and talented young men and woman apply for the Hulbert

Scholarship and the Placer County 4-H Council Scholarship. In order to apply you must be in high school and in 4-H;

we had scholars, artists, athletes, and leaders all with bright futures ahead of them. All of our community judges

were impressed beyond words with the confidence and ability of our county’s youth. Please help us congratulate the

following scholarship award winners:

2017 Placer County 4-H Council Scholarship

Results Announced ($500)

Cheyenne Sanchez

Jenna Turpin

Lydia Clark

Brian Ellis

Kaylee Doty

2017 Hulbert Scholarship Award

Results Announced ($2,500)

Jenna Turpin (Top Female)

Brian Ellis (Top Male)

Cheyenne Sanchez

Lydia Clark

Nick Balaguy

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Fair News and Dates

Placer County Fair “CRAZY 80’s” June 22-25, 2017 http://www.placercountyfair.org

Placer County Fair Exhibitor Handbook http://www.placercountyfair.org/Fair/Livestock--JLA/index.html

Gold Country Fair “Blue Jeans & Country Dreams” September 7-10, 2017

http://www.goldcountryfair.com

Gold Country Fair Exhibitor Handbook http://www.goldcountryfair.com/exhibitor-handbook/

GC Pre-Weigh In Sheep, Swine & Goats: Saturday, July 8, 7-11 am

Placer County and Gold Country Fair would like to remind us:

County, District and State Fairs cannot legally carry liability insurance covering junior exhibitors and/or their exhibits.

Liability insurance is the responsibility and at the discretion of the junior exhibitor. Therefore, it is suggested that junior

exhibitors consider taking out a liability policy covering themselves and their exhibits. All Independent Exhibitors are

required to show proof of liability insurance. All other Junior Exhibitors (4-H and FFA) are strongly urged to carry liability

insurance. A policy may be purchased through California Fair Services Authority for a minimal cost. Please be aware that

Gold Country Fair Jr. Livestock Rule # 36, stating that market steers must be under control at all times, will be strictly

enforced. Call the Fair offices for assistance and applications.

Quality Assurance/Ethics Mandatory Training

All 4-H project leaders, 4-H exhibitors, FFA Advisors, FFA exhibitors, Independent exhibitors and parents of Independent

exhibitors MUST complete Quality Assurance/Ethics training - NO EXCEPTIONS.

NEW- State Fair Online Ethics Training Course

The State Fair now has a working online ethics training course. http://yqca.org Primary members do not need to take the training.

You must first register. You can use your user name and password from the 4H online system or create an account. After registering, you will see several ages listed with a link to click for the online course. You then would complete the course. The cost will be $12.00.

At this time, there is no in-person ethics training scheduled at Gold Country Fair if you are in need of an update. We will post new dates if they are scheduled.

If you are attending Gold Country Fair and are within your 5-years for the ethics course, please go to the link below and complete the survey. The California State Fair has offered to confirm completion if we provide a list of names. This survey must be completed by June 15th! http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=20910 Please call the 4-H office and talk with Shannon if you have questions.

Breakfast at the Placer County Fair Daily from June 23rd through 26th

Yum! Yum! The 4-H Council Breakfast at the Placer County Fair will be available behind the livestock

area. Food service starts at 7:00 AM, and will be available every morning of the fair thru Sunday.

Come for eggs, pancakes, French Toast, and breakfast burritos!! Cost: $5.00

Questions regarding Placer County

Fair or Gold Country Fair? Contact

the specific Fair Office directly.

Placer County Fair (916) 786-2023

Gold Country Fair (530) 823-4533

Gold Country Fair Work Days

June 4 July 8, 9

June 11 July 15, 16

June 24, 25 July 23

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Printing 4-H

T-Shirts, Banners or a Flyer?

Please submit a draft to the office for

approval. The 4-H name and emblem

are federally protected and guidelines

need to be followed before printing.

Contact LeAnn at 530-889-7386 with

questions.

Food Safety Training

Are you holding project meetings or

events involving the preparation and serving of food?

At least one adult volunteer involved with the

preparation and serving of food needs to complete the

Make It Safe Keep It Safe (MISKIS) Food Safety

training. Access the training here http://

ucanr.edu/sites/MISKIS/

Attention Project Leaders!

Placer County 4-H currently has funds available to assist in starting up

brand new club projects or countywide projects focused in Science,

Engineering, Technology, Sewing, and Jr. Master Gardeners. Contact

the office for details.

What resources or curriculum would you like council to consider

purchasing for the Placer County 4-H Lending Library to support your project? Please

take our quick survey and share your ideas at http://ucanr.edu/lending library survey

Do You Need To Submit A Facility Use Request?

YES

If you are holding your own meeting, fundraiser,

or event at a facility you NEED to complete a

Facility Use Request. http://ucanr.edu/sites/

placercounty4h/files/159871.pdf

Please submit the Fundraiser Approval form if

you plan to raise money.

http://4h.ucanr.edu/files/200336.pdf

NO

If you are participating in an event already

being held by another business or

organization you DO NOT need a Facility

Use Request.

Please submit the Fundraiser Approval form

if you plan to fundraise.

http://4h.ucanr.edu/files/200336.pdf

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State 4-H Advisory Committees

The State 4-H Advisory Committees provide leadership and offer insight, review and input to the Statewide 4-H

Director for the operation and management of the 4-H Youth Development Program. Youth and adult volunteers are

encouraged to apply! Learn more at http://4h.ucanr.edu/Get_Involved/Advisory_Committees/ * Please note that the

Positive Youth Development, Healthy Living, and the Multicultural & Community Engagement Advisory Committees

are not recruiting.

California Focus - June 16-20, 2017

California Focus is a unique citizenship educational experience that combines hands-on participation in

workshops, debates and simulations with speakers, tours, fun activities and new friends from across

California. Youth must be at least 14 years old by the time of California Focus. For more information

visit their website at: http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-H_Events/CF/

Citizenship Washington Focus – June 24-July 1, 2017 at National 4-H Youth Conference Center Citizenship Washington Focus is an educational conference for youth ages 15 to 19. Delegates must be at least 15

years of age by time of travel to participate. Hosted at the National 4-H Center near Washington, D.C, it gives youth

the opportunity to explore, develop, and refine the civic engagement skills they need in order to become outstanding

leaders. Through tours in the living classroom of Washington, D.C. and hands-on educational workshops, youth will

learn about the history of our nation, the leaders who have shaped it, and how they can apply their enhanced

leadership and citizenship skills to issues in their own community. For more information, contact Scott Mautte at

scmautte@ucanr.edu

Leadership Washington Focus – July 16-20,2017 at National 4-H Youth Conference Center

Leadership Washington Focus is a 4-H leadership program for youth entering grades 7 through 9. The program

will take place at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center, just one mile from the Washington, D.C. border. This 5-

day trip is packed with educational adventure as participants tour our nation’s Capital and learn life-changing

leadership skills in a conference setting. Trip includes attendance at National 4-H’s Leadership Washington Focus

Conference which includes touring many of the major sites in the National Mall. For more information, contact Scott

Mautte at scmautte@ucanr.edu

State Leadership Conference - July 20-23, 2017 at UC Davis

Week of April 3: State Leadership Conference Early Bird Registration ends

Week of May 23: State Leadership Conference Regular Registration ends

The 4-H State Leadership Conference brings together high school youth (ages 13-19) from across California in a four

-day leadership training, networking, and learning experience. The conference provides advanced leadership training

and is an opportunity for 4-H members to network and share ideas with other 4-Hers from across the state. The

conference focuses on providing high school youth with experiential education on leadership development, civic

engagement, college admissions and other 4-H project areas. http://www.ca4h.org/Programs/Conferences/SLC/

CA 4-H State Management Board Meeting

Want to find out what is happening in 4-H? Do you have a topic you want to see discussed? The State Management

Board will meet in Davis on the following dates in 2017: April 30th, June 10th, and August 19th. You can attend in

person or call in. Mark these dates on your calendar and check for details closer to the meeting dates. Contact Sue

Garcia, Secretary, CA 4-H State Management Board for any questions.

State and National 4-H News

Sunday, July 9, 2017

Auburn Recreation District

Regional Park

3770 Richardson Drive

Auburn, CA 95603

4:00 to 8:00 pm

Registration Requested:

http://ucanr.edu/roger's retirement

Roger

Ingram’s

Retirement

Celebration

Spread the Word!

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Shannon Kane

4-H Program Representative

Kelley Brian

YFC Advisor

More 4-H Links:

California State 4-H Website: http://www.ca4h.org 4-H Mall: http://www.4-hmall.org

State 4-H Newsletters: http://www.ca4h.org/News 4-H Clover Safety Notes: http://safety.ucanr.org/4h/

National 4-H Headquarters Website: http://www.4-h.org National 4-H Council: http://www.fourhcouncil.edu/

California 4hOnline: (enrollment) https://california.4honline.com

Share Your 4-H Experience!

Any 4-H member can submit an article for this newsletter.

NEXT NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

JULY 12, 2017

Send it via e-mail to: bsatterlee@ucdavis.edu All articles are subject to approval by the 4-H Program Representative.

After approval, articles are published as space permits. A digital picture with your article is a great addition.

Please send photos in JPG format.

Placer County Office: 11477 E Avenue Auburn, CA 95603 Office: 530.889.7385 Fax: 530.889.7397 Email: ceplacer@ucdavis.edu

Nevada County Office: 255 So. Auburn Street Grass Valley, CA 95945 Office: 530.273.4563 Fax: 530.273.4769 Email: cenevada@ucdavis.edu

Golden Clover Applications

Deadline: 11:59 PM on August 6, 2017

Application available on the 4-H state website:

http://4h.ucanr.edu/Resources/Members/Scholarships_

-_Awards/GCAwards/

Higher Education Scholarship Applications

Deadline: 11:59 PM on August 6, 2017

Application available on the 4-H state website:

http://4h.ucanr.edu/Resources/Members/Scholarships/

It is the policy of the University of California (UC) and the UC Division of Agriculture & Natural Resources not to engage in discrimination against or

harassment of any person in any of its programs or activities (Complete nondiscrimination policy statement can be found athttp://ucanr.org/sites/

anrstaff/files/107734.doc) Inquiries regarding ANR’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to Linda Marie Manton, Affirmative Action Contact,

University of California, Davis, Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2801 Second Street, Davis, CA 95618, (530) 750-1318.

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